Austin Bock is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2026. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, CTB Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves on the Alpha Delta Phi Minnesota Alumni Board. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios, subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

David Keller is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and serves as chief manager of Keller 1, LLC and Keller Management Company, which focus on real estate activities including property buying, selling, and homeowners association management. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing collaborative financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations, with additional services such as educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Brenda Vaughn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise since 2005, including roles at both Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and American Enterprise Investment Services, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tiphanie Means is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ham Lake, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jason Moehring is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Thrivent Investment Management in Blaine, MN since 2002. He has been involved with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, Moehring serves on the finance committee and as treasurer for Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes written recommendations across various financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Daniel Bartel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Ameriprise in New Brighton, MN. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business management and operations leadership through his partnership in the Bartel Manning Group and as president of GEM Operations, supporting the strategic and financial management of his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service for clients nearing or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated recommendations with advisor collaboration, primarily serving clients with substantial investable assets and Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jaiden Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, Jaiden worked at Wells Fargo Bank and has been involved with Jet's Pizza since 2014, where he contributes by preparing food and managing store operations on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Ross Frederickson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Eagan, MN, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously worked for American Express Financial Advisors Inc. for 20 years. He holds the Series 63 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Heather O'Connor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill in 2012. Heather focuses on helping clients develop customized strategies to achieve their financial goals, specializing in areas including college education planning, corporate benefits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Heather grew up in Braham, Minnesota, on a working dairy and crop farm, an experience that has influenced her work ethic and approach to financial advising. She earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Anthropology and Criminal Justice, along with a Certificate of Forensic Science, from Hamline University in 2002. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in Shoreview with her husband Patrick, Heather is a former board member and ongoing member of Giving WoMN, an organization that supports women's leadership in philanthropy. She is also involved with Junior Achievement. In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading, walking her dog, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Anders Ahlberg is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes operating Anders R. Ahlberg LLC for five years and experience at Whelan Security for three years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including oversight of registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Justin Costley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Saint Paul, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth and high school softball in the Lakeville, MN area. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations across a broad range of financial products, performance reporting, and participant education.

Scott Brunscheen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a contracted musician with several performing arts organizations, including Haymarket Opera and the Schubert Club. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Jake Zabloudil Jr. is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive written financial recommendations without implementation. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and offers a combined planning and managed-account program called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate services and periodic reviews.

Sydney Jirak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Farmington, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Jirak worked at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, and Posh Jesmer. Outside of advisory work, Jirak has experience with Amboy Cottage Cafe and the University of St. Thomas. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Garrett Quady is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Minneapolis, MN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently transitioned to the financial industry, joining UBS in 2025 after diverse work experience including roles at Black Bird Limo and Three Rivers Park District. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at LPL Financial and Investment Centers of America, Inc., and currently serves as president of Eastwood Wayne, LLC, a transportation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm offering a multi-manager platform to serve individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers through multiple program structures.

John Haerle is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Dain Rauscher since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor consultant promoting nutritional products. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Derek Spavin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birchwood, MN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical for a large institutional provider.

Lori Busch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bloomington, MN, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base and provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Cruz Lemmerhirt is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Cruz held roles at Target Corporation, Town & Country Club, University of St. Thomas, Grand View Lodge, and Brainerd High School. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing option.